Wilson E. Andrew

He was the husband of Hilda (Bodish) Andrew. They had observed their 63rd wedding anniversary in January.

Born in Saylorsburg, he was a son of the late Elmer and Hertha (Ihle) Andrew.

Wilson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from Moravian College. He worked as a pharmaceutical salesman for Lemmon Pharmaceuticals in Sellersville for 25 years, before retiring in 1988.

He was a first sergeant with the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II. Wilson was there on D-Day with the Army Corps of Engineers at Utah Beach. He served with distinction in England, France and Germany. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Wilson and his wife enjoyed spending winters in Englewood, Fla. He also enjoyed farming and gardening on their farm in Saylorsburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, James Andrew of Dover, Mass., Ronald Andrew of Reading and Bruce Andrew of Saylorsburg; a daughter, Kathy Morton of Saylorsburg; two brothers, Gilbert Andrew of Fountain Hill and Robert Andrew of Saylorsburg; and five grandchildren, McKenziey, Kassidy, James Jr., Brooks and Will.

Memorial services will be held at noon Sunday, Feb. 23, from the Kresge Funeral Home, 1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville, with the Rev. David Felker officiating. Cremation will have taken place in the H. G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.

Kresge Funeral Home

1763 Route 209, Brodheadsville

kresgefuneralhome.com

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